Umpqua Holdings Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call on January 29, 2015

Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), parent company of Umpqua Bank and Umpqua Investments, today announced that it will host its fourth quarter 2014 earnings conference call on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. PST (1:00 p.m. EST). During the call, the Company will provide an update on recent activities and discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2014 financial results, which are expected to be released after the market closes on January 28, 2015. There will be a live question-and-answer session following the presentation.

To join the call, please dial [phone] ten minutes prior to the start time and enter conference ID: 5266505. A re-broadcast will be available approximately two hours after the call by dialing [phone] and entering conference ID 5266505. The earnings conference call will also be available as an audiocast, which can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations page at www.umpquaholdingscorp.com.

About Umpqua Holdings Corporation

Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) is the parent company of Umpqua Bank, an Oregon-based community bank recognized for its entrepreneurial approach, innovative use of technology, and distinctive banking solutions. Umpqua Bank has locations across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California and Northern Nevada. Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua Investments, Inc., which has locations in Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices in Oregon. Umpqua Private Bank serves high net worth individuals and non-profits, providing trust and investment services. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit www.umpquaholdingscorp.com.

Umpqua Holdings CorporationRon Farnsworth, 503-727-4108EVP/Chief Financial [e-mail] Howes, 503-727-4226SVP/Director of Investor [e-mail]